There are many private, religious andgovernment organizations across thecountry that provide supportive servicesfor older people.

Many of these services center around helpingpeople stay in their homes and avoid havingto go to live in an institution or perhapsmove in with family. Because of the emphasison helping people remain independent, manycommunity aging programs could be viewed aslong-term care programs.

In fact it's probably just a matter of semantics;long-term care and community aging services arejust two sides of the same coin. Other communityservices may provide socialization or trainingopportunities. Community aging programs mightinclude:

•Meals served in community centers or deliveredto the home

•Community Senior Center activities and training

•Transportation and shopping services for peoplewho can't drive or leave their homes